# Robert — Five Children and It character guide > Robert in Five Children and It by E. Nesbit. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Master Robert, Albert **First appearance:** 0001-five-children-and-it ## Snapshot The second boy of five, whose wishes land him in a medieval siege where his short legs and quick tongue must pass for bravery. ## Who they are Robert is one of the five children who digs up the Psammead and shares in its wishes, though he is often the one who suffers most from them. When a wish drops him among armoured men who call him a brave varlet, he clings to his dignity even as he longs to go home. His mix of pluck and panic makes him the reader's proxy whenever magic turns dangerous. ## Relationships ### [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/cyril) _family_ Cyril and Robert are brothers, often engaging in sibling rivalry and adventures together. ### [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/anthea) _family_ Anthea and Robert are siblings, with Anthea often acting as the responsible older sister to Robert's impulsive nature. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/jane) _family_ Jane and Robert are siblings, with Jane often being more cautious while Robert is adventurous. ### [The Lamb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/the_lamb) _family_ Robert is the older brother to The Lamb, occasionally annoyed by the baby's demands but caring. ### [Billy Peasemarsh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/billy_peasemarsh) _rivalry_ Billy Peasemarsh is a local boy who often clashes with Robert, competing for status and causing trouble. ### [Martha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/martha) _professional_ Martha serves as a household servant to Robert and his siblings, often scolding him for mischief. ### [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/cyril) _family_ Cyril and Robert are brothers, often engaging in sibling rivalry and adventures together. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/jane) _family_ Jane and Robert are siblings, with Jane often being more cautious while Robert is adventurous. ### [Cyril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/cyril) _family_ Cyril and Robert are brothers, often engaging in sibling rivalry and adventures together. ### [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/anthea) _family_ Anthea and Robert are siblings, with Anthea often acting as the responsible older sister to Robert's impulsive nature. ### [Billy Peasemarsh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/billy_peasemarsh) _rivalry_ Billy Peasemarsh is a local boy who often clashes with Robert, competing for status and causing trouble. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/jane) _family_ Jane and Robert are siblings, with Jane often being more cautious while Robert is adventurous. ## In the story ### [Five Children and It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/five-children-and-it) One of the five children who participates in the discovery and first wish. ### [Beautiful as the Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/i-beautiful-as-the-day) Gets a lump on his head from tumbling out; asks the Psammead about its past. ### [Golden Guineas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/ii-golden-guineas) Suggests filling pockets with gold; later tries to bury Jane in the coins, causing her discomfort. ### [III: Being Wanted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/iii-being-wanted) Initially piggish about wanting to get rid of the Lamb, but later admits his mistake. ### [Wings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/iv-wings) Robert chooses a Nineveh puzzle at the shop, foreshadowing the Psammead's story. ### [No Wings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/v-no-wings) Suggests throwing away the syphon and participates in the yelling to attract attention. ### [VI: A Castle and No Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/vi-a-castle-and-no-dinner) Allowed out to make the wish; inadvertently causes the others to wish for a castle. ### [VII: A Siege and Bed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/vii-a-siege-and-bed) Acts as captain, shows bravery, captures Jakin, and defends the castle. ### [Bigger Than the Baker’s Boy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/viii-bigger-than-the-baker-s-boy) Wishes to be bigger than the baker's boy after being kicked; becomes a giant and exacts revenge. ### [Grown Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/ix-grown-up) Robert suggests waking the grown-up Lamb and taking him to a pastrycook's; he also reflects on the need to correct the Lamb gradually. ### [X: Scalps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/x-scalps) Robert is captured by the Indians and fears for his scalp, but is relieved when only the false hair is taken. ### [XI: The Last Wish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/chapters/xi-the-last-wish) Plans to make money exploring Africa; tries to comfort Jane after her wish; searches for the Psammead. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters/robert - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_children_and_it_se/characters